Flys Technician (FTC)

Salary: £832.04 per week

Location: London Coliseum & other locations as required

We're looking for a skilled Flys Technician to help deliver world-class productions at the London Coliseum. Working closely with the Head of Flys and Rigging, Senior Flys Technicians, and Production Managers, you'll support all aspects of scenic flying operations, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and to the highest professional standards.

You will be involved in every stage of the production process, from fit-ups and rehearsals to performances, get-outs and maintenance periods. You'll support rigging and flying operations, operate equipment for rehearsals and performances and help ensure productions run smoothly for both ENO and visiting companies. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll play an important role in maintaining safe working practices, accurate documentation and effective communication across technical and production teams.

If you're passionate about theatre, enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Proven experience operating counterweight flying systems

• Strong knot-tying skills

• Experience and practical knowledge of rigging practices and equipment

• Knowledge of chain hoist systems (fixed speed and variable speed)

• Excellent stage craft skills and the ability to work at height, using access equipment

• Solid understanding of scenic construction and associated equipment

• Ability to follow cues accurately and produce clear cue documentation

• Practical experience of safe working practices within a theatrical environment

• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including LOLER and PUWER

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach

• Strong organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure

• Professional attitude with excellent punctuality

• Effective and sensitive communication skills at all levels

• Ability to lift up to 25kg

Please see our recruitment pack for full details of the role.

Application deadline: 5pm, Sunday 2 August 2026

Interviews: 24 & 25 August 2026

Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact workwithus@eno.org

Feedback: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who reach the interview stage

Department

Flys

Locations

London Coliseum